The National Ploughing Championships is Ireland’s premier agricultural event, and one of Europe’s largest outdoor exhibitions, blending competitive ploughing with a comprehensive showcase of rural life and innovation. At this 3-day event you can experience:
- Ploughing Competitions: The core of the event, featuring categories such as horse-drawn, vintage, and modern tractor ploughing.
- Trade Exhibition: An extensive 80-acre area showcasing agricultural machinery, livestock, forestry, bio-energy, and more.
- Cultural and Family Activities: Includes a craft village, food fair, fashion shows, cooking demonstrations, sheepdog trials, and traditional games like welly throwing and bread baking.